ITTN’s Katie Doyle is on board the Riviera 2025 FAM sailing on the MS Jane Austen from Paris to Normandy and back again for 8 days.
After an incredible cruise that took in the sights of Rouen, the Normandy beaches and D-Day landings, Honfleur, Giverny and Vernon and an eagerly awaited tour of Montmarte in Paris this afternoon- she’s now a river cruise convert!
As a newbie to river cruising, Katie wasn’t sure what to anticipate stepping on the MS Jane Austen but can report that this river cruise is the height of luxury.
Each room on the cruise has its very own French balcony, robe and slippers, Riviera travel water with a dispenser at the end of the hall, hot showers in a spacious bathroom, as much storage space as you could possibly need and a Nespresso machine! Housekeeping is done daily with a turndown service in the evening where guests receive their next-day itinerary and a chocolate!
The ship itself is magnificent- with relaxing lounge area, downstairs restaurant, a boutique, travel desk and reception alongside a stretching sundeck with a small pool, sun loungers and comfy seating perfect for reading and writing as you sail down the Seine.
The food on board is also fantastic- with hot and cold buffet options alongside a complete menu, lunch is served daily from 12.30 to 2pm and dinner is served between 7pm and 8.30pm. The menu onboard changes daily, with plenty of options to choose from to suit every appetite. Travelling with two vegetarians and one vegan, Katie was surprised at the attention to detail and effort both culinary and floor staff made to ensure that each guest onboard was taken care of.
Every afternoon and evening on board entertainment played a variety of slow songs to Jazz to the delightful Popcorn girls that welcomed us to the Normandy leg of the trip- this evening, a Parisian accordionist will be boarding as a welcome to the beautiful city of love.
The ship is just as important as the stops along the way and Katie can tell you that they are a perfect match in beauty and sophistication as found on the ship- check out our other article on the Itinerary for more and stay tuned this week for a full review of the sights!
Travel Agent Incentives:
First of all, the first thing you should do as a Travel Agent is join: Riviera Travel Agents IRELAND | Facebook
where you’ll find all the latest news about current and future offerings:
Current Agent Incentive:
Every Riviera booking you make = a €50 One4All voucher in your back pocket. Valid for bookings made between 6 May – 6 July. You can log your bookings here to claim your reward: https://bit.ly/50euroincentive– they’re sending vouchers weekly, so you won’t be waiting long
Price Promise
You’ll usually get Riviera’s lowest prices by booking early. But should they ever drop the price in the future, they’ll give you the value of the difference back. Riviera’s Price Promise includes any cruise, flights and transfers if booked as a package, or cruise only – they’ve got you covered.
Holiday Happiness Guarantee
Riviera are so confident in the quality of their holidays that they guarantee if you’re not entirely happy or comfortable in your new surroundings by day two, they’ll bring you home at no extra charge and offer you a full refund.
Welcome Home Offer
Guests who have booked via a Travel Agent can take advantage of the Welcome Home discount, for 4 weeks from their date of return.
No single supplement on select 2025 sailings – for dates see here: https://www.rivieratravel.co.
FREE Deck Upgrade 2026
Book a middle deck and receive a free upgrade to an Upper deck.
There’s no better time than now to send your customers on a Riviera Cruise!
